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RDJ's departure from "Gravity" is just the latest setback for the production but shouldn't be a fatal one since his role was fairly minor. "Gravity" has cycled through more prospective female leads than any film in recent memory, though Sandra Bullock may yet sign on.

Robert Downey Jr.: "Due Date " Best Work Experience Ever

Stars of the new comedy "Due Date" describe working with lead actor Robert Downey Jr. Plus why Robert thinks making this movie was one of the easiest experiences of his career. (Published Friday, Oct. 29, 2010)

"Due Date"

Robert Downey Jr and Zach Galifianakis race across the country in the hopes of getting RDJ home in time for the birth of his first child. (Published Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010)

Robert Downey Jr. will play a man looking for love who finds all the answers in a little advice book he finds at his nephew/niece’s house. Soon he finds women are giving him another look, but more importantly, he learns that true love is out there for everyone. So there you go Hollywood, we just gave you the logline for a $100 million romcom right there. Please feel free to send us a check.

What's got us truly nervous about this project is that Downey's wife Susan, who's done a miraculous job reviving her husband's career, will be co-producing with Shawn Levy, a man who thinks schmaltz and pratfalls are essential nutrients.

Published at 5:51 AM PST on Nov 18, 2010 | Updated at 11:45 AM PDT on May 30, 2012